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" Less a cancer survival guide and more a lovably unfiltered e-mail from a hilarious friend."
-"People"
" Norton [offers an] assured tone, keen eye and dry wit. I hope to encounter this clear, incisive, highly amusing voice again. Soon."
-"The Orlando Sentinel"
"A truly elegant memoir."
-"O, The Oprah Magazine"
" Norton strikes a successful balance between light and heavy, keeping her audience consistently engaged."
-"San Francisco Chronicle"
-"People"
" Norton [offers an] assured tone, keen eye and dry wit. I hope to encounter this clear, incisive, highly amusing voice again. Soon."
-"The Orlando Sentinel"
"A truly elegant memoir."
-"O, The Oprah Magazine"
" Norton strikes a successful balance between light and heavy, keeping her audience consistently engaged."
-"San Francisco Chronicle"
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* A funny and candid memoir about a woman diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of thirty-four.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Amazing Grace When Facing A Death Sentence
9 July 2008
Format:Hardcover
Meredith Norton's memoir is unexpectedly funny about a very serious subject. I found myself reading the novel,not wanting to put it down, eager to find out how she brings the story to an end. The comparison to Sedaris is appropriate as Meredith maintains the humor throughout yet pauses at times to allow us to understand the severity of cancer she faced. Memoirs are supposed to be self-reflections of personal experience, not self-help books that offer advice to others who may be suffering from the same disease; I disagree with the reviewer who suggests caution. Meredith brings us into her world and experiences, so we understand her confusion, frustration, anger, and humor. A great read from a woman who has a wonderful spirit and drive to survive against all odds. And she can write.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Priceless. Funny as hell. Fascinating. WOW.
8 July 2008
Format:Hardcover
I picked up this book even though I had never heard of it because a) I'm interested in memoir and b) my sister-in-law is battling cancer. I never expected to be this enthralled. I simply could not put it down. Several times I found myself sneaking away from work just to read another page or two. I was riveted.
You can't help but fall in love with Meredith, this quirky character who doesn't take herself seriously and seems like just the kind of person I'd love (or be) in real life. Her battles are real but her wit is what moved me. I laughed out loud several times. I know, how is cancer funny? But you just have to read it for yourself. Really. You have to!
Don't miss this great read!
You can't help but fall in love with Meredith, this quirky character who doesn't take herself seriously and seems like just the kind of person I'd love (or be) in real life. Her battles are real but her wit is what moved me. I laughed out loud several times. I know, how is cancer funny? But you just have to read it for yourself. Really. You have to!
Don't miss this great read!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Far too few by women of color
4 July 2008
Format:Hardcover
I've read a lot of the breast cancer literature for the woman diagnosed since I was diagnosed 8 years ago - doing fine, thanks. This is the first one I think I've seen by a woman of color. A good combo read with Cancer Vixen.
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